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Run C++ in VSCode

This document provides a step-by-step guide on how to run C++ code in Visual Studio Code (VS Code). It covers ensuring code correctness, compiling and running the program manually in the terminal, setting up a build task, configuring a C++ debugger, and troubleshooting by running the code in the Windows Command Prompt if VS Code fails. The document includes specific code snippets and commands to facilitate the process.

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Run C++ in VSCode

This document provides a step-by-step guide on how to run C++ code in Visual Studio Code (VS Code). It covers ensuring code correctness, compiling and running the program manually in the terminal, setting up a build task, configuring a C++ debugger, and troubleshooting by running the code in the Windows Command Prompt if VS Code fails. The document includes specific code snippets and commands to facilitate the process.

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How to Run C++ Code in VS Code

1. Ensure Your Code is Correct


Open index1.cpp and add std:: before cout and cin:

#include <iostream>
using namespace std;

int main() {
cout << "Hello, World!" << endl;
return 0;
}

2. Compile and Run Manually in VS Code Terminal


1. Open the VS Code terminal (Ctrl + ~).

2. Compile the C++ program:

g++ -o output.exe index1.cpp

3. Run the program:

./output.exe

3. Use the Correct Build Task


1. Open VS Code Settings.

2. Click Terminal > Configure Tasks.

3. Select 'Create tasks.json file from template' > 'Others'.

4. Replace the tasks.json file content with this:

{
"version": "2.0.0",
"tasks": [
{
"label": "Build and Run C++",
"type": "shell",
"command": "g++",
"args": [
"${file}",
"-o",
"${fileDirname}/output.exe"
],
"group": {
"kind": "build",
"isDefault": true
},
"problemMatcher": ["$gcc"],
"detail": "Compile and run C++"
}
]
}

4. Set Up a C++ Debugger (Optional)


To debug the program:

1. Press Ctrl + Shift + D (Run & Debug).

2. Click 'Create a launch.json file'.

3. Select 'C++ (GDB/LLDB)'.

4. Use this configuration:

{
"version": "0.2.0",
"configurations": [
{
"name": "Debug C++",
"type": "cppdbg",
"request": "launch",
"program": "${fileDirname}/output.exe",
"args": [],
"stopAtEntry": false,
"cwd": "${workspaceFolder}",
"environment": [],
"externalConsole": false,
"MIMode": "gdb",
"setupCommands": [
{
"description": "Enable pretty-printing for gdb",
"text": "-enable-pretty-printing",
"ignoreFailures": true
}
]
}
]
}

5. Try Running in CMD (If VS Code Still Fails)


If VS Code still fails, test it in the Windows Command Prompt:

1. Open Command Prompt (Win + R → type cmd → Enter).

2. Navigate to your file location:

cd C:\Users\USER\Desktop\DUET\PF\Lab_5

3. Compile manually:

g++ -o output.exe index1.cpp

4. Run:

output.exe

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